March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2024 Session I

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 01:00PM EDT
Lot 92

Chinle Area Navajo Rug, 6'8" x 4'2"

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Navajo Rug 6'8" x 4'2" most likely from the Chinle area. The design features two elongated serrated double diamonds on a strong red field. The border frame is a two inch red ribbon all around with ivory white end stripes. Woven from all Native long-staple Churro sheep wools. All wool was hand-shorn, hand-carded and hand-dyed by the weaver. Circa 1920. $2,000-3,000 Provenance: Ranchfolks Navajo Rugs.

Condition

No a/b sides. All corner tassels intact. A few areas of minor staining in ivory, mostly isolated to one side, otherwise great condition.